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Katie Anh
2022-06-06 09:06
Make (something) stick spoken language verb phrase
If you make something stick, you prove that it is true.
Though the police have arrested her, they don't have enough evidence to make the charges stick.
The accused was released as the police didn't think they could make the charges stick.
To make something become permanent.
James held the advantage in the first half but he couldn't make it stick.
I've been teaching my sister the present continuous tense all day but nothing seems to make it stick.
To put one in a situation in which they must show their worth, skill, or ability.
To show that you are good at doing something.
Do you see anything wrong?
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.
